Co-Curricular

Green Tip #3 - Sustainability on International Women's Day

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 8, 2018 - 7:50am

Happy International Women’s Day!

It’s a great time to remember and celebrate the role of women in contributing to sustainability.

The 1Million Women organisation is a movement of women and girls from every corner of the planet building a lifestyle revolution to fight the climate crisis. You can find out more or join the movement at https://www.1millionwomen.com.au.

2018 Activities Expo: Getting Active and Involved!

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 1, 2018 - 2:44pm

2018 Activities Expo: Getting Active and Involved!

Belonging to a community and been actively involved brings a whole lot of benefits not only to the individual but also enriches the community. On Thursday 1 March 2018 Merici College showcased all the wonderful co-curricular activities that students could become involved in through the Activities Expo, with over 31 activities on offer.

Activities include:

Alicia Molik supporting Merici Tennis

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 1, 2018 - 2:00pm

Year 7 and 8 students were very fortunate to have the Federation Cup Captain and former World No 8 Tennis Player Alicia Molik come and speak with them this week about the importance of females being active. Alicia’s conversation was about inspiring, energising and empowering young women to be more active and encouraging girls to participate in sports and build each other up. Participation in “Physical Activity is not about being the best or being perfect, it’s about giving it a go, trying new things and making new friends.

Green Tip #2

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 1, 2018 - 11:51am

Happy Year of the Reef!

Here is our green tip for the week:

It’s Clean Up Australia day tomorrow, Friday 2 March.

Lots of ways for you to get involved at Merici College tomorrow …

Garden Joy!

Submitted by mericiadmin on February 1, 2018 - 11:21am

Merici College shares some garden joy … You know life is good when you get back to our Kitchen Garden and there is a bountiful harvest! All that the students planted in Term 4 2017 has borne fruit.

Yesterday we harvested for the Canteen:

6 kg beans

5 kg cherry tomatoes

6.5 kg large tomatoes

18 kg Lebanese cucumbers

12 kg apple cucumbers

1.7 kg fairy tales eggplants

5 kg Lebanese eggplants

1 kg normal zucchini

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